Astros activate Geary
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06/02/2008 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros have activated pitcher Geoff Geary off the 15-day disabled list.
Geary had been sidelined since mid-May with a strained right groin.
In 19 appearances this season, the 31-year-old right-hander has a record of 1-1 with a 1.47 earned run average. He has surrendered just three runs on 11 hits in 18 1/3 innings.
The Astros cleared a roster spot for Geary following Sunday's game against Milwaukee by optioning pitcher Jack Cassel to Triple-A Round Rock. Cassel was 1-0 with a 6.28 ERA in four games, including two starts. He worked in relief on Sunday and was rocked for six runs -- four earned -- on six hits in 2 1/3 innings.
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<< Cleveland options Aubrey, recalls Mastny
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